26 Now the boy Samuel ⁿcontinued to grow both in stature and in favor with the Lord and also with man.

19 ^rAnd Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him ^sand let none of his words fall to the ground.

24 And the woman bore a son and called his name Samson. ^oAnd the young man grew, and the Lord blessed him.

80 ^jAnd the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was ^kin the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.

40 ^vAnd the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.